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the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and
complete all assessment requirements, including any
non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

• HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes in the health industry
• HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
• HLTAP501A Analyse health information
• HLTEN505A Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients
• HLTEN507A Administer and monitor medication in the work environment

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of Enrolled/Division 2 nurses to administer and monitor intravenous medications and their effectiveness for clients within the nursing context.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN519C Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment

Element:

1. Minimise risk to the safe administration of intravenous medication

Performance Criteria:

1.1Check for pharmacology and substance incompatibilities
1.2Review issues related to drug administration with registered nurse
1.3Identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed intravenous medications
1.4Confirm client identity and check for any known allergies
1.5Maintain knowledge of drug schedules and classifications as determined by legislation
1.6Work with a knowledge of various forms of intravenous medication administration
1.7Assess the intravenous cannula site for any problems

Element:

2. Prepare intravenous medications for administration to client

Performance Criteria:

2.1Work with a knowledge of all intravenous administration routes and associated terminology
2.2Identify the purpose and function of prescribed intravenous medications for administration
2.3Identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed intravenous medications
2.4Accurately calculate dosages for administration of intravenous drugs
2.5Work with a knowledge of how intravenous medications are prepared in line with legislative requirements and environmental guidelines
2.6Use correct intravenous medication administration techniques and precautions specif

Element:

3. Administer intravenous medications within legal parameters

Performance Criteria:

3.1Work with a knowledge of legal parameters for the administration of intravenous medications
3.2Administer intravenous medications within role responsibility accordance with the legislative requirements and organisation policy
3.3Store intravenous medications in a safe manner according to legislative requirements and health care organisation policy
3.4Work with a knowledge of organisation processes for quality management and risk ass

Element:

4. Monitor client response to administered intravenous medication

Performance Criteria:

4.1Record administration of intravenous mediations in accordance with organisation policy
4.2Contribute to information provided to clients and carers on intravenous medication administration (including possible side effects)
4.3Recognise acute and delayed adverse reactions to intravenous medications and respond within role responsibility
4.4Implement emergency actions for identified acute and delayed adverse reactions within role responsibility
4.5Record and report response to emergency strategies
4.6Implement organisation procedures in the event of an intravenous medication incident

One further opportunity to demonstrate Clinical Lab competence, will be provided to students if not deemed Satisfactory at the time of clinical assessment.

Re-submission of Written work, or other assessments , (once only. Excluding Exams) can be granted on recommendation from the teacher and approval by Program Coordinator.

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